Consolidated Plan Consultant RFP

Purpose

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals, in accordance with the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Procurement Policy, from qualified firms which by reason of their skill, knowledge, and experience are able to furnish MFA with professional services as Consolidated Plan Consultant (Consultant) to the MFA with respect to MFA’s submittal of the State of New Mexico Consolidated Plan 2020 – 2024.

Additionally, as a part of the Consolidated Plan, MFA and the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) certify annually that they will affirmatively further fair housing, which means they will conduct an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.

Questions and Answers

Questions pertaining to this RFP may only be submitted via the MFA website at http://www.housingnm.org/rfp . The questions will be checked on a daily basis. The FAQ will open the day the RFP is issued and will close two (2) business days before the RFP due date. Refer to “Time Frames for Completion” in the complete RFP for dates. To submit your questions, follow the Consolidated Plan Consultant RFP FAQ link below, scroll down to the “Ask a question” section, enter your name, e-mail address, and type your question in the “Question” box, type in the two words in the CAPTCHA box and click on “Send my question.” MFA will make every attempt to answer questions within two business days. The questions and answers will be posted to the MFA website.

Proposal Submission

The original and six copies of a proposal must be received by MFA’s Contact Person no later than Monday, July 9, 2018, at 4:30 pm, Mountain Standard Time. Proposals will be in sealed envelopes marked "Proposal to Furnish Consolidated Plan Consultant Services." Submit proposals to:

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